Yost BC-6 Clamp
- Clamp
- 16.3 pounds
- 11 × 9 × 9 inches
Real heft and a compact footprint make the Yost BC-6 read as a stationary bench tool, worth choosing once jaw opening is confirmed against your stock.
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How it ranks among the 377 clamps we track
4.6★ across 209 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
209 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 377 clamps we track - how the scorecard works · full clamps data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Yost BC-6 clamp carries real heft, over 16 pounds packed into an 11 by 9 by 9 inch footprint, pointing to a bench-mounted or stationary design rather than a lightweight hand clamp. It comes from Yost's long-running line of vises and woodworking clamps.
Yost has built vises and clamps for decades, and the BC-6's weight relative to its size suggests cast iron or steel construction meant to stay put under load. The listing does not specify jaw opening or clamping type beyond calling it a clamp, so the exact use case, whether bench mounting, pipe work or general fixturing, should be confirmed before buying.
- 16.3 pound weight
- 11 x 9 x 9 inch footprint
- Yost branded clamp
- Model BC-6
Who it's for
Woodworkers and metalworkers who want a heavy, stable clamp for bench work will get the most from the BC-6, more than anyone needing a portable clamp to carry between sites.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Substantial weight for a stable, stationary hold
- Compact footprint for bench mounting
- From an established Yost vise and clamp line
- Jaw opening and clamping capacity are not listed
- Weight makes it impractical to carry between job sites
Performance notes
The 16.3 pound weight in a roughly 11 by 9 by 9 inch footprint indicates a dense, stationary build that resists shifting under clamping pressure, at the tradeoff of portability.
Specifications
| Brand | Yost |
|---|---|
| Model | BC-6 |
| Item Weight | 16.3 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11 × 9 × 9 inches |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in clamps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yost BC-6 ClampThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 209 | 3.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1964758 ClampIrwin | 4.7 / 5 | 23,290 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Bessey BPC-H34 ClampBESSEY | 4.8 / 5 | 9,535 | 4.5 / 5 |
| EMART EM-CLAMP-6EMART | 4.7 / 5 | 4,997 | 4.4 / 5 |
| 10 WRDG Clamp10 | 4.4 / 5 | 5,270 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Yost BC-6
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How heavy is the Yost BC-6?
It weighs 16.3 pounds.
What are the dimensions of the Yost BC-6?
About 11 x 9 x 9 inches.
Is the Yost BC-6 portable?
Its weight and compact, dense build point to a stationary bench clamp rather than a tool meant to travel between job sites.